speedometer cable replacement, any tricks? Options

[jfort]

I did a search and didn't see anything. Probably too simple, but I can find a way to screw up the easiest task. I am looking at the factory manual. Replacing the speedo cable sounds easy but the pictures are not too good. Can someone describe the process? My gauges are out. Disconnect from transmission and pull it out? Fish the new one from rear to front?

[jim912928]

One thing I'd add about the string method (actually I used bailer twine...tied and then duct taped)....it almost guarantees that it will go in via the same path it was taken out. If you just push it through you might get on the wrong side of wires/other cables from where it was intended to go..thus removal of all the access panels so you can move it around. If you use a string/wire/cable of some sort you can pretty much keep the same path the old one was in. This is just a trick I learned from doing it the other way on other porsches.